An ancient cousin to humans probably built tools with its huge hands

Fossils found in Kenya shed light on the origin of human hands

Researchers say the remains of ‘Paranthropus boisei’ reveal that this ancient relative was capable of powerfully manipulating objects and food, climbing trees, and perhaps making tools

'They've got a power grip': Fossil hands suggests ape-like cousin made tools

The first set of ancient hand fossils from an ape-like cousin of humans discovered in Kenya suggest a number of species were capable of making tools 1.5 million years ago.

An ancient cousin to humans probably built tools with its huge hands

New fossils reveal Paranthropus had massive yet dexterous hands